Ep 51 | Eva Yazhari
Living a Life of Purpose & Meaning
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Eva Yazhari is the seasoned investor, entrepreneur, author, and CEO of Beyond Capital, an early-stage impact investment fund that is dedicated to improving lives and helping create access to basic goods and services.
Eva started her career going up the ranks in Wall Street and working alongside top hedge fund managers in NY. Although she was thriving in her position and enjoyed investing, Eva felt like she wasn’t making a big impact in her life and was yearning to find meaning & purpose. This led her into the world of impact investing and becoming more aware of living, both personal and professional, in a way that aligns with her values.
In the broad-ranging interview, we’ll talk to Eva about how to find meaning in the work you do, steps to find your purpose, what impact investing is and how you can incorporate it in your day to day life. Eva shares her business insights with us as well; what she looks for in the people and businesses she invests in. We also touch on steps to getting over perfectionism, the importance of having an abundance mindset, and how we can carry these values forth with us in the world.
Show Notes:
How Eva’s upbringing and the values she learned when she was younger impact her today. [2:02]
The role that Eva’s grandfather, an adventure-loving doctor, played in her life. [5:12]
The core attributes that underpin the work that Eva currently does. [8:15]
Eva’s experience on Wall Street; what she loved and some of the challenges. [9:06]
The first steps Eva took towards a more fulfilling professional path. [12:31]
Work Eva has had to do around prioritizing and distilling her values. [14:04]
What having an abundance mindset means to Eva, and how she lives it. [16:43]
Some of the mistakes that are occurring in mainstream investing. [20:06]
How to get conventional investors on board with social investing ideas. [22:02]
What inspired Eva to write her book, The Good Your Money Can Do. [23:10]
Key things that stand out to Eva when looking to invest in a business. [28:25]
The traits that Eva believes make businesses sustainable. [32:04]
Standout characteristics that Eva looks for in leaders she’s investing in. [34:44]
How Eva approaches self-care with everything she has on her plate. [36:22]
What toxic mother culture is and how Eva avoids it. [38:15]
There is so much shame around women getting help behind the scenes. [40:29]
Work should feel good and it’s fine to enjoy what you do. [42:50]
How Eva has managed to overcome perfectionism in her life and career. [44:26]
Follow Eva:
Website: https://www.evayazhari.com/
Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consciousinvestor/
Beyond Capital Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondcap/
The Good Your Money Can Do: https://w
Additional Resources
Dare to Lead: https://daretolead.brenebrown.com/
The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership: https://www.amazon.com/15-Commitments-Conscious-Leadership-Sustainable-ebook/dp/B00R3MHWUE
